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[|xtranormal storytelling] US: dhmscivics PW: hinsonmiddle

Constitutional Convention

The US Constitution is a living, breathing document that has stood the test of time for over 200 years. It has been bruised, battered, and changed, but it is still with us today. To understand and appreciate the document even more, I would like you to focus in on the PEOPLE that gave birth to our government as we know it today. PEOPLE created the Constitution, PEOPLE have interpreted the Constitution, PEOPLE have changed the Constitution. For this wiki you will be assigned one of the delegates that played a role in developing the US Constitution.

You will create a wikispace for the colonist you are representing at the convention. This is a tool for them to stay informed on the issues taking place at the convention.

FACEBOOK PAGE:





=Tasks:=

__**1). Information:**__ Please create a page answering the following questions pertaining to your delegate at the Constitutional Convention. Minumum of two distinct, well written paragraphs please OR create Facebook Page using the following resources posted on this page.


 * Background:** Please address the following questions when researching your delegates background:
 * What life did your delegate lead before the Constitutional Convention?
 * What state did your delegate represent?
 * When was he born?
 * How would you describe your delegate's up bring? (poor, modest, affluent)
 * Did his up bring affect his role at the Constitutional Convention?
 * Was your delegate involved in government prior to the Constitutional Convention?


 * Role:** Please address the following questions when researching your delegates role at the Constitutional Convention:
 * What was your delegate's role at the Constitutional Convention?
 * What impact did your delegate have upon what happened at the Constitutional Convention?
 * What is your delegate most known for at the Constitutional Convention?

Delegates Info [|Delegates] Website [|Colonial Hall - Biographies] [|NPS Background]

[|Education of Delegates] [|Continental Experience] [|Founding Father Quotes] [|Religion]

__**2**____**). Constitutional Stand:**__ Where did your delegate stand on the four safeguards that were put into the Constitution? In other words, what was your delegates opinions with regards to...


 * Federalism?
 * Separation of Powers?
 * Checks and Balances?
 * Big States vs. Little States?

__** 3). Attendance Record:**__ Create an attendance record using the following information:
 * Visit the following website to see the attendance record of your delegate at the Constitutional Convention
 * []
 * Complete the WORKSHEET for the attendence record section
 * [[file:Wiki Fact Sheet.doc]]
 * Create a table and complete with attendence information
 * Follow up this table by writing a summary answering the question: What does this attendance record tell us about their involvement in the historic Constitutional Convention?

4). __**Video:**__ **MUST INLCLUDE** a variety of images and or other media in your video. Follow guidelines below

__**IMAGES AND VIDEO**__ Minimum of 8 images required. Listed below are some ideas:
 * Include an image (JPEG) of your person
 * Images of your delegate's home state
 * Paintings of the Constitutional Convention
 * Images of the Constitution
 * A video of you dressed as delegate


 * MEDIA:**
 * Must include audio
 * Voice recording including:
 * Welcoming visitors to your colony
 * Introducing yourself as colony delegate to represent colony
 * The ideas and concerns you will


 * Create [|www.Animoto.com]video
 * US:dhmssga@gmail.com
 * PW:hinsonmiddle

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